No.2Mark RothkoNone
Mixed Technique- WallArt
- Abstract Expressionism
Abstract Expressionism
Modern
Mark Rothko (1903 – 1970)
Mark Rothko mastered Color Field painting with the Seagram Murals. Discover the emotional power of his iconic abstract works today.
Visual Composition
The painting No.2 features a large monochromatic canvas that presents a dark, almost black rectangular shape. This central form is bordered by a subtly lighter frame. Beneath the dominant rectangle, there is a narrow strip of contrasting tone, which creates a division within the vertical expanse of the composition.
Style and Technique
Executed using a mixed technique on canvas, this abstract work belongs to the Minimalism art movement. The piece is characterized by its simplicity, utilizing large, solid fields of color to create an introspective effect.
About this artwork
- Title: No.2
- Artist: Mark Rothko
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Period: Modern
- Color palette: Pastels
- Main color: Orange
- Keywords: latvian artist, expressionism, minimalist art
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Quick Facts
- Artist: Mark Rothko
- Influences: Kazimir Malevich
- Dimensions: 38 x 57 cm
- Medium: Oil on Canvas
- Artistic style: Chromatic Abstraction
- Location: Neue Galerie, New York
Questions & Answers
Can the image of "No.2" by Mark Rothko be freely reproduced?
The copyright answer for "No.2" by Mark Rothko: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
What color harmony does "No.2" by Mark Rothko display?
The color harmony of "No.2" is recorded as strong color unity.
What atmosphere does "No.2" have?
"No.2" has a bold atmosphere.